sanitizing
Ice makers must be sanitized monthly, more frequently if circumstances require it.
All cleansers and sanitizing agents must comply with 40CFR 180.9403 as Food Contact Sanitizers.
The end user is responsible for maintaining this ice maker in accordance with the instructions in this manual. Failure to do so
may void warranties and cause an unsafe condition. Basic sanitization and maintenance will both increase reliability and
performance, asa well as reduce the consumption of electricity and water.
Maintaining the ice maker according to these instructions will minimize unwanted repairs and extend the unit’s service life.
Maintenance activities must be performed either by the consumer or by an authorized service technician at required intervals.
If you are unfamiliar with sanitization procedures, contact your dealer or XO Customer Service at 973-403-8900 for service.
GENERAL:
Sanitize the ice maker every month for safe and efficient operation.
If the ice maker needs to be cleaned and sanitized more frequently, consult a certified service company for water quality testing
and take appropriate action.
Based on the condition of the ice maker it may be necessary to disassemble parts of the unit for cleaning and disinfection.
Caution: Use only the certified ice-maker detergent and disinfectant. (The detergent can be purchased your dealer.)
Please read all labels printed on the container before use. Do not mix the detergent and the disinfectant.
Warning: Wear rubber gloves and goggles (or face cover) when using the detergent or the disinfectant.
PREPARATION:
Prepare disinfectant (6.7 oz of 5.25% Sodium Hydroxide mixed in 5 liters of water).
THE PROCESS:
Turn the switch to OFF - the machine will automatically complete making and separating ice, then stop.
Caution:
Do not forceably remove ice from the evaporator. It can damage the evaporator.
Remove all ice inside of the tank.
Before proceeding, shut down the power to the icemaker at the breaker or by unplugging it.
Wash the ice scoop including the handle regularly with other food containers.
Remove the top cover and disassemble the evaporator cover, water curtain, ice guide and nozzle frame.
Place all components into a basin to soak with approximately 2 quarts of the disinfectant water mixture for 10 minutes
While parts are soaking, scrub the inside of the ice tank with a soft brush and rinse every corner of the inside door,
reservoirs, evaporator frame and evaporator upper pipe part and rinse with clean tap water to avoid cross-contamination.
Rinse the parts which have been soaking with clean tap water to avoid cross contamination.
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Re-assemble the unit with the newly cleaned parts.
Pour 3 quarts of disinfectant mixture into the water tank.
